(Life in a nutshell)
(This is my life in a nutshell)

This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love hell
They know me for my talent, my talent, but don't know how my pain feels (pain feels)
These prescriptions that I fill never make the pain heal
Fuck, uh

Back in the lost and found I go, but I'm more lost than found, I know
I feel so cold in L.A. Like I'm sittin' back at home, Chicago
They say living's harder than dyin', I'm willing to gamble that
Find me unresponsive in a hotel room, girl, can you handle that?
Worst case scenario
You still hear my songs on the stereo
You still hear my name on the radio
So I'll live forever, forever

This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love hell
They know me for my talent, my talent, but don't know how my pain feels (pain feels)
These prescriptions that I fill never make the pain heal

Oh
Death melodies I sing
Cardiac arrest notes
I hate to bring the negative vibes in the room
But that's the ugly truth
So much of my life and time the world's consumed
I throw the deuce and grab the noose
Onto the next chapter
None of this matters
I've been feelin' helpless

This is my life in a nutshell
Heaven's so far away, I'm startin' to love hell
They know me for my talent, my talent, but don't know how my pain feels (pain feels)
These prescriptions that I fill never make the pain heal


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My Life In A Nutshell Lyrics as written by Jarad Anthony Higgins Danny Lee Jr. Snodgrass

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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    This song is amazing Juice WRLD is so special

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    This is a hit

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